Balancing People, Technology, and Innovation with Isela Conley, Director of Talent Acquisition at isolved

Summary: In this episode of the Heroes of HR podcast, William Tincup and Ryan Leary sit down with Isela Conley, Director of Talent Acquisition at isolved, to explore the evolving world of recruiting and employee experience. From her journey from accounting to talent acquisition to the critical role of AI and data-driven insights, Isela provides a candid look at the challenges and opportunities in modern HR. She emphasizes the balance between candidate advocacy and business needs, the importance of meaningful workplace culture, and her personal strategies for recharging as a leader. We discuss HR, talent acquisition, recruiting, employee experience, technology, AI, staffing, workplace culture, career development, and people hero to uncover actionable strategies for navigating the future of work. Key Takeaways: Isela Conley’s leadership drives innovation in talent acquisition at isolved. Post-COVID competition for top talent has fundamentally changed recruiting. Creating meaningful employee experiences is critical for retention and engagement. AI and data-driven tools are essential to optimize the recruiting process. Recruiters must balance candidate advocacy with achieving business goals. Building a culture where employees feel valued fosters loyalty and productivity. Personal well-being and discipline, including fitness, are key to effective leadership. Chapters: 00:00: Who is Isela Conley? 06:01: Challenges in Talent Acquisition Today 12:07: Defining the People Hero Role 17:52: Personal Insights and Recharge Strategies The Heroes of HR podcast is a limited series sponsored by isolved. isolved is an HCM solution modernizes HR, benefits and payroll across Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing & more. You can learn more about isolved here: https://www.isolvedhcm.com/ Connect with Isela Conley here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iselaconley/ William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network